Maximum Forwarding Rate Test Options#

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Fig. 20 Maximum Forwarding Rate Test Options#

Common Options#

  • Duration

    The duration of each test trial in seconds.

  • Iterations

    The number of times to repeat each test trial with the same set of test parameters.

Rate Sweep Options#

  • Start Rate

    The starting rate percentage used in the test.

  • End Rate

    The ending rate percentage used in the test.

  • Step Rate

    The rate step increment.

  • Throughput as Start

    Use a previously measured throughput value as a start rate if available for the current frame size.

Port Role Configuration#

  • Used?

    If checked the port will be used in this test.

  • Port Role

    Used to place the port in either Source or Destination.

Note

Only one source and one destination are allowed in this test.